Litigation Support Testifying Expert
sorren · St. Petersburg, FL ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Support
- Experience
- 5+ years
Our Firm
Sorren is a top 50 national advisory firm that blends deep expertise with a human-first approach. We don’t just work with numbers—we work with people, building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting, assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services.
At Sorren, we believe that success is a shared journey. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every team member has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a high-performing yet balanced work environment where career development and personal well-being go hand in hand.
We’re committed to helping you grow, whether that means advancing your career, expanding your expertise, or achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Because at Sorren, your success is our success.
Your Journey
Our team members support the firm by delivering timely, accurate work and maintaining clear communication. They take ownership of their development, seek feedback, and build strong relationships. By managing responsibilities effectively and aligning their efforts with firm values, they establish a foundation for long-term success and growth. All team members are expected to excel in Relationships, Communication, Quality Service, Operational Excellence, and Innovation & Growth, contributing to the firm’s success through collaboration, exceptional service, and continuous growth.
Position Summary:
Your Impact (Essential Duties):
- Provide executive leadership across all phases of litigation support and forensic engagements, from case scoping and discovery to expert report preparation and testimony
- Shape the strategic direction of the practice area, identifying market opportunities, refining service offerings, and positioning the firm as a leader in forensic accounting, expert testimony, and litigation support services
- Develop and enforce best practices for engagement execution, evidence documentation, regulatory compliance, and best practices in line with applicable legal and ethical standards
- Represent the firm in strategic client matters and complex litigation, bringing sound judgment, subject-matter expertise, and credibility to high-stakes environments
- Lead and review highly technical analyses, including forensic accounting reviews, business valuations, historical tracings, economic damages calculations, and financial modeling to ensure integrity, defensibility, and strategic alignment
- Deliver expert opinions and testimony in courtrooms, arbitrations, and depositions with poise, clarity, and authority
- Act as a principal technical advisor to legal counsel, providing objective analysis, case insights, and support in preparing discovery, motions, and cross-examinations
- Ensure all work product is accurate, well-documented, and compliant with professional standards and legal evidentiary requirements
- Cultivate long-term, trusted relationships with attorneys, law firms, and other referral sources, with a focus on growing originations of new business
- Provide ongoing financial advisory support on matters such as contract disputes, intellectual property infringement, fraud investigations, shareholder disputes, and post-acquisition matters
- Manage engagement scope, client expectations, and project timelines while maintaining a high standard of responsiveness and confidentiality
- Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of forensic accountants and litigation consultants, including setting performance goals, conducting reviews, and providing technical coaching
- Promote a collaborative, analytical, and accountable team culture with a strong focus on precision, ethics, and client service
- Design and deliver internal training programs to elevate the firm’s expertise in forensic accounting, litigation support, and expert witness preparation and testimony
- Support business development by participating in professional group presentations, relationship building with legal and financial professionals, and authoring thought leadership content
- Collaborate with firm leadership to align litigation support with broader firm strategy and to identify cross-service opportunities with tax, assurance, accounting and other advisory teams
- Represent the firm at industry events, CPE programs, and professional forums to increase visibility and reinforce the firm’s reputation in forensic and dispute advisory services
- Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
- Meet annual billable hour and other targets to fulfill individual and team performance and overall firm productivity
Your Background:
- Required - 15+ years of experience in litigation support or related work, with 5 years in a leadership capacity
- Required - CPA license, along with one or more of the following credentials:, CFE, CFF, CVA, CBA, ASA, ABV, CDFA
- Required - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- Expert-level proficiency in forensic accounting, business valuation, and economic damages methodologies, with a deep understanding of legal standards governing financial evidence and expert testimony
- Extensive experience serving as a lead expert witness, with a strong track record of delivering credible, persuasive, and defensible testimony in courtrooms, depositions, and arbitration settings
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex litigation and forensic investigations, including overseeing case strategy, managing discovery processes, and directing large-scale data analysis
- Sophisticated analytical thinking, with the ability to identify irregularities, model financial impacts, and synthesize findings into clear, litigation-ready narratives
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality expert reports, translate complex data into plain language, and brief legal teams and clients on findings
- Strong passion for continual learning and desire to master complex subject-matter
- Established reputation as a thought leader, with a history of publishing, speaking, or contributing to professional associations in the areas of forensic accounting or litigation support
- Strategic client advisory skills, with the ability to partner with attorneys, corporate counsel, and stakeholders on case strategy, settlement scenarios, and trial preparation
- Advanced project and resource management abilities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and confidentiality across multiple engagements with tight deadlines and evolving legal requirements
- Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing teams, including mentoring professionals in forensic techniques, courtroom readiness, and client communication
- Strong business acumen, with experience supporting practice growth, developing new service offerings, and contributing to proposal development and client retention initiatives
- Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity, especially in handling sensitive or adversarial engagements with reputational or legal risk
- Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines
Why Choose Us?
At Sorren, we’re invested in your growth—both personally and professionally. We’ll support you as you advance in your career while also giving you the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work. We believe balance fuels success, and we’ve designed our culture and benefits to reflect that.
What We Offer*:
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid holidays, including a firmwide winter break (December 24 – January 1)
Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
Mentorship and career development programs
CPA exam support to help you succeed on the path to licensure
Firm-sponsored events and spontaneous team activities
Celebrations to mark milestones like the end of busy season and the holidays
*Benefits are available to full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.